What it is
Vitis vinifera fruit extract is derived from grapes and contains polyphenols such as flavonoids and phenolic acids, along with natural sugars and organic acids. In skincare and sunscreens it is used for its antioxidant character and skin-conditioning properties, and it can contribute mild humectant behavior. It is typically incorporated at low levels as a botanical active in lightweight emulsions and gels.
Safety & warnings
Grape fruit extract is generally well tolerated in topical products and is not a common sensitizer. As a sugar- and polyphenol-containing botanical it may require preservative and antioxidant support for stability. It contains no added fragrance, though sensitive individuals can occasionally react to plant extracts.
Origin & sourcing
Natural. It is an extract of the fruit of Vitis vinifera (the common grapevine), prepared in water, glycol, or other solvent systems.
History
The grapevine has been cultivated for thousands of years, and grape-derived polyphenols have been widely adopted in modern cosmetics as antioxidant botanicals.
Questions everyone asks
Why is grape fruit extract used in skincare?
It is valued as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning botanical, owing to its polyphenol content, and can add mild humectant character.
Is this the same as grape seed oil?
No. The fruit extract is a water- or solvent-based polyphenol extract, while grape seed oil is a pressed lipid from the seeds.